Absolutely LOVED this place! My husband and I came Friday 9/10 for a 10am ride. The man who led us…read morewas so friendly and informative. It's a husband/wife owed business and he's been the operator and owner for about 27 years (I believe, if I heard correctly). The horses were so gentle and sweet as well. I had a gorgeous brown male named Shorty and my husband had a tan beauty named Beau. The owner rode Peanut as he led us through shaded woodsy terrain that even overlooked the lake. It was absolutely stunning and such a great experience. I already want to go back and will definitely be incorporating more horse related events into our vacations and activities. MUST TRY THIS!

Highly recommend this place. We came here last year because my sister-in-law's family enjoyed it…read morethe year before. We came back again this year, and only enjoyed it even more! John is a great guide and his horses are great with young kids and adults.

Toby and Lori were awesome! A group of us was visiting Hot Springs and I ran across their site and…read morecalled him up. He was very nice and the rates were super cheap compared to other horseback riding places. Toby even called me the day before to remind me of my reservations and see if I had any questions. When we got there, the scenery was amazing! The horses were very well trained and the trail was through a pretty forest. Toby personally guided us through the trail and talked to us like we were good friends. My girlfriend and I can't wait to plan another trip to Hot Springs and stop back by for another ride. It is good to know there are still genuinely friendly business owners out there.

Lisa was fantastic. The tour was very laid back and we went at the pace that we wanted. She was…read morevery knowledgeable of the area and very easy to talk to. We came across a couple eagles perched on a tree and we were able to hang out by then as long as we liked. If you are in the hot springs area and want to do some kayaking, definitely go with Ouachita Kayak Tours!

What an AWESOME day on the water with Ms. Lisa! She was fantastic with our son, having fun with him…read morethe entire time. She was very patient and made sure we all were comfortable in our kayaks before starting the tour. We had so much fun island hopping, snorkeling, having lunch and lounging in the hammock on our own private island! She is extremely knowledgeable about the lake and shared so many interesting facts about the area. We had an amazing time paddling with Ms. Lisa. Thank you for the memories!

The trip was amazing. I went twice this past summer. The river was low for the first trip so we did…read moremore walking than I liked but the 2nd trip was immediately after a big rain so the height and current were perfect. Very relaxing with plenty of stop off place for swimming and picnics and beautiful photo opportunities. The prices are fair and the length of the float lasted approximately 3 hours

Bring two vehicles to park at either side of river, only $10 to park. Nice views, water is low…read moreright now but enjoyed ourselves anyhow!

Our daughter went for a week to Brookhill Ranch for the first time and had a blast. It was the…read morefurthest she had ever been from home and has become hooked and is waiting to go back. Camp is faith based and very well organized and offers a website where daily camp photos are loaded to see what your child is up to. Drop off and pick up functions like a well oiled machine and there are plenty of activities. Just FYI, camper's cabins are not air conditioned. Old school camp.

Brookhill Ranch was a great camp. After my first week at Brookhill Ranch, I was hooked. The kids…read moreat Brookhill were very nice and I made a lot of friends. Activities: One of the nicest things about Brookhill is that you are able to choose your own activities (4 activities total - remember it may be different now). Activities include: arts/crafts, big/small lake activities, fun swim (with waterslide), horseback riding, go-carts, archery, riflery, dancing, Hodge Podge (different sports games each day) and bumper boats (probably missing a few but it has been awhile since I have been there). Outside of the chosen activities, each night there is other night time activities, the first two nights (not including the starting day of camp) we fished and it was boys versus girls on the fish count. The third night I cannot remember; fourth was a hacky-sack night where we raced in big burlow sacks and fifth was a carnival night. In the event of rain/storms/inclement weather, indoor activities will take place in the main pavilion in place of chosen activities. I have had a few of these days and they were a lot of fun and by no means a disappointment for missing the chosen activities. Meals: All of the meals were given in the dining hall located in the main pavilion of camp. It was cafeteria-style just like you have at most public schools. I do not have much knowledge as to the type of food they had but I do not recall disliking anything. Do not expect steak or a four-course meal, but food was good. Outside of the meals you have access to a canteen that is available at the beginning of the 2-hour rest period each after afternoon after your fourth activity. The canteen has different drinks, snacks and confectionary (limeades/lemonades, sno-cones, etc. - all canteen items extra charge so bring some money with you). Religious activities: as a Christian type camp, obviously you will expect some Christian activities. Each day after lunch and before our 3rd activity, we sang a few Christian songs. On Thursday night, the staff had all of the campers in the main pavilion and put on a drama act of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Very powerful and moving. On Friday night, they have all of the graduates (10th graders going to 11th grade - the last year they can attend camp as a camper) light a candle and walk around the pavilion in the dark while Kathy Troccoli's song "Go Light Your World" was playing. One night each week the boys would walk over to the girls cabins (after they are in bed) and sing to them and vice versa the next night. There were numerous other activities of this nature throughout the week but to save some length of this quite lengthy review, I will omit them. Important notes: you are not allowed to bring any form of electronics with you to camp. This includes: mp3 players, iPods, all cellular/satellite phones (everything with an on/off switch). I am note sure but you may be able to bring a camera; not too sure about that though. Do not worry, if it becomes necessary, the staff will call your parents or legal guardians if something important arises; they just want you to just basically escape the outside world and all of its distractions (texting, calling, etc.) and enjoy your time with the friendly kids and staff around you. One of the annoying things I experienced at this camp (a very small one) was when it was time to take showers at night. There was always a big line and about 10 seconds after you enter the shower, staff says to hurry up and get done; they have you start rubbing in your shampoo in your dry hair even before you get into the shower. The temperature of the shower was a little bit on the cool side. I do not know what the cabins look like today but back then, they were rustic bunkhouses (bathroom was in a separate facility and not a part of the bunkhouse). There was no air conditioning so bring your own personal fan (preferably a clip-on fan). I personally used a standard big box fan but if you do not want that much air, a smaller one will work. All in all, an excellent camp. The first year I went for just one week. The second year, I went for one week then I spent a week with my grandparents just up the hill in Hot Springs Village and then another week at Brookhill and I did this for the third year as well. If you are worried about being homesick especially if this is your first experience away from home and your parents/legal guardians do not worry, the staff will make your time super enjoyable and by the end of the week, you may not want to go back home yet. I almost forgot to mention, they also had a miniature gold course for you to play during your off time. Again, some or all of the things I have mentioned here could have changed as it has literally been a decade since I have camped here. Any doubts, just sign up; you will be very glad you did.

Highly recommend Wake Zone for all your houseboat rentals. The boat was very clean upon arrival…read more The staff....wow the staff was SO accommodating in getting us all off to a wonderful week. Special thanks go out to the guys that help us all load up and unload at the end of the trip. Blane, Brantley, Blake you guys rock!! Thank you for being so polite and helpful. Until next time!

Had an amazing time riding the jet ski on the lake .the scenery was absolutely beautifulread more

Just finished a week stay at Degray Lake, and am beyond delighted that it was chosen for my first…read morevacation spot. From the moment you turn onto state park road, you can feel the calming and rejuvenating atmosphere. The views of the lake and surrounding areas were breathtaking, as well as all of the wildlife. Every member of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, it felt as if I was at a good friends house for a week. I'd like to take the time to shout out the restaurant staff, in particular; Gina, Lauren, Shannon Rick and David. Every time we found ourselves in the restaurant we were welcomed with great energy and open smiles that could be felt and seen through the masks, regardless of time of day. It was as if we were regulars at our favorite spot. Would absolutely recommend for anybody trying to take some time to disconnect from daily life and get back in touch with the simpler sides of life.

Came here with some friends while we were out boating and had a great lunch! The food was not…read moreoverpriced by any means, and it was actually pretty good! My fiancé and I both got salads (one Cobb and one chef) and our friends got the gyro and the quesadilla. Neither of us had any complaints, it all came out relatively quickly, and tasted great. Our waitress was slammed (someone called in) but she was very attentive to our needs and brought us refills before we were even finished! Overall we were impressed and glad we decided to stop in instead of bringing sandwiches.

Highly recommend for a date night or family fun night! Go see Allison, she's awesome & we all loved…read moremeeting her.

My husband and I were on vacation in Hot Springs, and we passed this place driving back to our…read morehotel downtown, after dinner. We wanted to do something different and active, and the outside looked nice, so we took a chance. The staff was superb! Friendly, welcoming, explained the whole process very clearly. The interior was cool and clean. They allowed us to BYOB and provided us ice buckets. Music was great! Such a fun date day/night for a couple or group or even a perfect family day/night activity. 11 and up for kids. LOVED THIS! Thanks Battleground Hot Springs!